Nov

03

2022

The Parenthood - Newsletter November

This has been the year in which the significance of early childhood education and care and paid parental leave are finally being recognised and embraced...

Nov

02

2022

VIC/NSW State Elections - Contact Your Politicians

The Victorian and NSW elections are fast approaching! With both state governments offering free play based learning if re-elected, now is the time to ensure...

Nov

01

2022

Introduction of a new kindy funding scheme in Queensland

The Parenthood has welcomed the introduction of a new kindy funding scheme in Queensland which will offer 40,000 families free or cheaper kindy from 2023....

Oct

25

2022

The Parenthood welcomes the Albanese Government’s budget

We welcome the Albanese Government’s first budget for delivering significant early childhood education and care support, expanded paid parental leave and a commitment to make...

Oct

25

2022

Victorian Government to invest in kinders

On Monday, 24 of October, the Victorian Government announced that, if re-elected, it will deliver $705 million to build and expand around 180 government-owned kinders...

Oct

25

2022

NSW Government’s historic early learning reform package

The Parenthood welcomes the official start of the NSW Government’s historic early learning reform package aimed at making early childhood education and care more accessible...

Oct

15

2022

Labor’s commitment to increase paid parental leave

The Albanese government’s commitment to expand paid parental leave from 18 to 26 weeks represents overdue and welcome reform that will positively impact children, parents...

Oct

11

2022

The Parenthood Newsletter October

We don't want to alarm you but it's October. Already! 🙈🙈🙈 Halloween will be here in no time and then it's downhill to Christmas. The...

Sep

27

2022

We welcome Labor’s ‘Cheaper Childcare’ legislation

The Parenthood welcomes the introduction of Labor’s ‘Cheaper childcare’ legislation that will cut the cost of early childhood education and care for more than one...

Sep

26

2022

The Parenthood backs Independents’ motion

We welcome a motion to be introduced in the House of Representatives by Zali Steggall, calling on the government to expand paid parental leave and...

Sep

19

2022

Select committee on work and care

Our executive director, Georgie Dent will give evidence to the Senate’s Select Committee hearing on Work and Care this Tuesday (20/09). Georgie will provide the...

Sep

07

2022

The Parenthood backs early educators and teachers

The unprecedented nationwide shut-down of early childhood education and care is proof the workforce is at breaking point, according to The Parenthood. Early educators and...